Found 2 blog entries tagged as water issues.

Allowing sellers to remain in the home after closing for a bit can really make a buyer's offer appealing, but it's not without risk. Typically, there is a hold back of funds and once the home is cleared and inspected, the money is released. In this case, the sellers did exactly what was expected. They left the home on scheduled and squared away. The proverbial chit hit the fan the moment the City of Atlanta entered the picture.

The water was shut off at the meter on the day the sellers moved. The washer was removed, but the cold water supply line was inadvertently left open. Bad, but it's not uncommon for something like that to happen. The buyer requested the lock on the meter be removed, but the water NOT be turned on. They always turn on water with…

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The best real estate agent is one that is comfortable with the word "no". The best buyer is prepared, focused and also very comfortable with the word "no". In strong, competitive seller's markets, "no" is a critical buyer asset. Unfortunately, a good 75% of the insanely bloated agent population is unskilled, indifferent or reluctant to push a buyer away from a home. Many don't want to be "the bad guy" and defer that role to others. They hope the inspector, appraiser or others take the hit. Buyers that work with subpar agents like this or slip into "heart over head" decision making, may find that buyer's remorse is a real thing in this market.

Below are a few videos that showcase potential disasters waiting for unsuspecting buyers and their unskilled…

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